Pick the Best Plants for Your Landscape - What to Consider

Fresh, vibrant plants can go a long way in upping the visual appeal of your landscape in Nebraska. With so many plant choices out there, it can be daunting to look at the list and not know where to start to ensure you pick the best ones. When picking which plants to add to your landscape, there are certain considerations that you have to keep in mind, like the soil conditions and sun exposure on your landscape, the color scheme that you want to go for, and your maintenance tolerance. Different plants grow well in different types of soil and with different amounts of sun exposure, so you want to pick ones that are compatible with the current environment of your landscape. It's also important to choose plants with colors that complement each other, so your landscape will look naturally beautiful. Lastly, considering your tolerance for maintenance of the plants is crucial so you don't put too much work than what you want.

Consider the soil condition on your landscape beds.

When picking which plants to add to your landscape, one of the most important considerations you have to make is the soil condition that they will be planted. Different types of plants thrive in different soil conditions, so you have to identify what kind of soil is on your property and its conditions. Some soils can be heavy, which makes them more prone to soil compaction, while some can be loose and dry. You'll want to choose plants that are compatible with the type of soil on your landscape beds so they can thrive in the environment in which they are planted.

Choose plants that will thrive in the amount of sun exposure on your landscape.

Aside from soil conditions, how well your plants grow depends on the amount of sunlight that they receive. Some plants grow best when they receive full sunlight, but others cannot tolerate as much. There are also other plants that perform better when they are in a shaded area. Because of this, it's crucial to check the amount of sun exposure different areas on your landscape receive at different times of the day. This way, you can pick the plants that will thrive with the sun exposure that they will receive on your landscape, allowing them to grow their best and give you an amazing display of colors!

Pick plants that match your desired color scheme and will complement each other.

The plants on your landscape are one of the first things people will see when they look at your property. Sometimes, they can even be the very thing that pulls their attention to your property, so you want to make sure you pick plants that work well together. This means sticking to a specific color scheme so their vibrance will stand out in your landscape while maintaining a cohesive look throughout your yard.

If you have plants in mind that create vibrant and showy blooms and you want them to stand out, you can spread them throughout your landscape to sprinkle their colors. A great way to make their beauty pop off is to pair them with other plants with a more dainty aesthetic. This way, your landscape will have a more natural and well-thought-out look.

Consider How Much Maintenance Work You're Willing to Put Into Your Landscape

One last important thing to consider when picking plants for your landscape is your maintenance tolerance. There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the upkeep of plants. Some require lots of maintenance, but there are also low-maintenance plants that grow well even without too much attention. If you don't have enough time on your hands and still want your plants to flourish, you'll want to opt for native plants. These plants are well-adapted to the environment in your area, which means they will grow nice and beautiful without extensive upkeep!

Give us a call today to enlist our plantings and softscapes service!

If you want to brighten up your landscape with gorgeous, vibrant plants and flowers, you've come to the right place. Our team at UPL offers a plantings and softscapes service that will help you with the installation or renovation of your landscape beds. With this service, our team will incorporate stunning plants into your landscape to breathe new life into it and spruce up your property's aesthetics. We will work with you to choose the best plants for your landscape, leveraging our in-depth knowledge about plants and the specific conditions they need to thrive.

We offer our plantings and softscapes service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Omaha, Elkhorn, Gretna, and nearby areas in Nebraska. Give us a call today at (402) 590-2040 to enlist this service!